In the cultural mixing pot that is Hong Kong, there are new exciting dining and drinking concepts popping up all the time, from innovative fine dining to internationally known restaurants coming to the city for the first time, as well as locally-born exploratory fusion. Among these, you can find some of the best restaurants and best bars that Hong Kong has to offer. Stay on top of the need-to-knows of the dining scene with our new restaurant and bar opening guide.
Courtroom — Central
Are you a fan of Suits, Better Call Saul, and The Lincoln Lawyer like we are? Courtroom is the newest bar in Soho that transports you to the scenes of these legal dramas! Co-founded by bar veterans Saan Dhakal from Penicillin and Ranjeet Khatri from Tell Camila, this whimsical spot serves up creative drinks like The Alimony and Sworn Affidavit. With a focus on social sustainability, Courtroom’s menu features 16 experimental cocktails and inventive zero-proof mocktails.
Type: Cocktail bar
Price Range: $$
Location: 52-54 Graham Street, Central
Contact: Instagram | +852 2893 9686
Curry Up — Repulse Bay
Japanese fashion icon Nigo, founder of A Bathing Ape and Human Made, and now the creative director of Kenzo, has opened his first overseas restaurant, Curry Up, in Repulse Bay. This beachfront spot serves Japanese x Indian-style curries, with options like Vegetable, Butter Chicken, Gyusuji (beef tendon), Chicken Keema, and Spicy Beef. You can also opt for a curry combo to enjoy even more flavours!
Type: Japanese
Price Range: $$
Location: Shop 116, G/F, 109 Repulse Bay Road, Repulse Bay
Contact: Instagram
Joongang Haejang — Wan Chai
Joongang Haejang is a popular Korean restaurant famous for its hangover stew, and it has now opened its first Hong Kong location in Wan Chai! The 3,000-square-foot eatery serves its signature Gopchangjeongol (Hangover soup), as well as authentic Gomtang (beef bone soup) and Naejangtang (beef tripe soup), made with premium Hanwoo beef. There’s always a long queue outside its Gangnam shop; would you queue for a comforting bowl of stew after a night out?
Type: Korean
Price Range: $$
Location: 18 Lun Fat Street, Wan Chai
Contact: Instagram
NikuNiku Oh! Kome — Sha Tin
Following the opening of Hikiniku To Come at IFC, another Japanese burger shop has launched in Hong Kong: NikuNiku Oh! Kome. People often compare the two restaurants since they both serve similar Japanese-style beef burgers. NikuNiku Oh! Kome has recently opened its first location in Sha Tin. Sit at the bar and watch the chef prepare handmade, pan-fried burgers using top-grade, aged grain-fed beef. Enjoy their signature Wagyu burgers paired with unlimited servings of Japanese rice and fresh sides!
Type: Japanese
Price Range: $$
Location: Shop 108, L1, Phase 1, New Town Plaza, Sha Tin
Contact: Instagram | Facebook
ONDA — Sheung Wan
The latest addition to Sheung Wan’s dining scene is Mediterranean restaurant ONDA. Helmed by Chef Sergio Landi, previously at Paper Moon and Cova, the new seafood eatery put an effort on sustainable sourcing. The menu features exquisite dishes like Aged Organic Salmon, whimsically plated to resemble a starfish, and Linguine AOP with Abalone. When you’re there, check out Palombar for delightful cocktails like the Tiramisu Martini and Smoked Amaretto Sour.
Type: Mediterranean
Price Range: $$-$$$
Location: G/F, 69 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan
Contact: Instagram | +852 5603 8598
Ship Kee — Wan Chai
The Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant Ship Kee has recently moved to a new location in Hopewell Centre. To celebrate the occasion, the popular Cantonese restaurant now offers exciting new menu items like Shunde Fish Maw Soup, Steamed Stuffed Mullet, and Braised Pigeon Clay Pot Rice, just in time for fall. When you visit, try their dim sum, wok-fried, and charcoal-grilled dishes too!
Type: Cantonese
Price Range: $$$
Location: 6/F, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai
Contact: Instagram | Facebook | +852 2893 9688, +852 6620 3364 (Whatsapp)
Sun Moon Place — Wan Chai
Sun Moon Place has taken over the former location of Ship Kee, bringing a delightful array of nostalgic Chinese dishes to Ship Street. Specializing in Peking cuisine, you have to try their Peking Duck, meticulously prepared to achieve crispy skin and juicy meat. Be sure to order their signature Hot and Sour Soup, along with northern specialities like Sliced Pig’s Knuckle in Peking Style and Sizzling Mutton with Spring Onions!
Type: Chinese
Price Range: $$-$$$
Location: Shop 1, G/F & 1/F, Pao Yip Building, 1-7 Ship Street, Wan Chai
Contact: Website | Instagram | +852 2893 9686
The Beat — Happy Valley
On your next trip to Happy Wednesday, pay a visit to the new bar, The Beat. Located on the second floor of the Pavilion Stand, this cyber-chic bar not only boasts incredible views of the track but also features a colossal 4K LED wall for the latest racing updates. Plus, the interactive AI horse selection station allows you to compare horses and access in-depth analysis. Enjoy fine tapas and cocktails inspired by racing champions while listening to live music in the background – it’s the perfect spot for a fun night out!
Type: Bar
Price Range: $$$-$$$$
Location: 2/F, Pavilion Stand, Happy Valley Racecourse, Wong Nai Chung Road, Happy Valley
Contact: Website | +852 1817
The Blind Spot — Central
If you’re a fan of Peaky Blinders, you’ll love The Blind Spot, a new speakeasy in Central! Step into the 1920s with a curated selection of forgotten cocktails served in vintage tableware. Sip on creative concoctions like The King’s Cobbler or a classic Martini in the nostalgic space. Hidden in the back alley in Soho, come visit The Blind Spot to unwind with your friends after work!
Type: Speakeasy
Price Range: $$
Location: 39 Aberdeen street, Central
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2893 9686
Vantage — Happy Valley
Another new spot to check out at Happy Valley Racecourse is Vantage. Enjoy jet-fresh oysters, Australian Wagyu beef tomahawk steak and cocktails while watching the races from the terrace. Plus, check out the Interactive AI Horse Selection Station, and if you have no idea where to place your bets, get insights from the on-site Racing Specialists!
Type: Western
Price Range: $$$$
Location: 3/F, Pavilion Stand, Happy Valley Racecourse, Wong Nai Chung Road, Happy Valley
Contact: Website | +852 1817
Watermark — Central
Perhaps the closest restaurant to Victoria Harbour, Watermark has reopened at Pier 7 with a fresh look! This waterfront dining destination introduces an exciting menu that includes Grilled Boston Lobster, Black Ink Risotto, and the star of the menu, M7 Wagyu Flat Iron Steak. With a 270-degree view of Victoria Harbour from floor-to-ceiling windows, it’s the perfect place for any romantic occasion, as well as event like wedding dinners, private parties or corporate events.
Type: Western
Price Range: $$$
Location: Shop L, Central Ferry Pier No.7, Central
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2290 6654
Header image credits: Hong Kong Jockey Club
